AO 2013 R1: Murray [3] vs Haase

I just hope that Andy somehow has nerves of steel in the first set and wins easily against Haase. This getting down a break and having to fight back is just not good for us his fans and most importantly for him. I hope Lendl has somehow worked with Andy to give him confidence.

Agree Haase will no doubt play annoyingly much better at AO than for some time. But Andy is a different player these days so bring it on. Can't stand Haase, remember him "dead on his feet" having a massage on court and then running round like bloody Superman

Lots of sleepless nights ahead folks! I find even if im not staying up for the match, i have a really restless night with all sorts of weird dreams bout andy. Either that or im up in a cold sweat checking live scores lol.

Lots of sleepless nights ahead folks! I find even if im not staying up for the match, i have a really restless night with all sorts of weird dreams bout andy. Either that or im up in a cold sweat checking live scores lol.

I would say that Berdych is more of a threat than Querrey.I think Andy's draw is quite good better that Djokovic and for once Federer.Andy is always a bit shakey in the first round but will see off Haase, then I don't foresee a problem until Quarters with Del Potro.Federer has Tomic in the 3rd round. Tomic has just got into an ATP tour final, and just beat Djokovic in the Hopeman Cup. Then there is Raonic, and if he gets past him he could have Tsonga who has knocked him out of GS before.

First rounds can be nervy things, but I think Andy will come out firing, I really do. Haase might just scrape a set, but if he does I think that will be the extent of it. If Haase does I can see Andy regrouping and trouncing him in the rest of the match. Quick, clinical, better for Andy and much better for my mental state lol.

On the other hand, the more likely scenario is Andy in straights. I know what happened at the USO in 2011, but still, as I said last night, Andy got through that one. Since then Andy's game, and just as important, his mind, has developed so much, whilst Haase has gone pretty much backwards.

I'm feeling confident about this match. The last time they met Andy was playing really poorly to concede two sets and still ended up winning. I can't see him starting as badly this time round - he's not going to play passively and let Haase take the initiative. Andy in 3 is my pick.

:That was a brilliant read elena! And so true im getting any social engagements done this weekend as i wont be available for next 2. And as for work.......

Well thats the damn least of my worries

Yes, all scarily accurate! "Sometimes the kindest thing we can do for our friends, family, and selves during a Grand Slam is to keep our distance. They don’t want us to fake listen while we check our phones for the latest score".

And let's hope for this "And most of all fellow tennis fans, this year we will keep our senses of humor. Before we cry, before we throw things, before we lash out at our tennis fan friends and threaten to quit tennis forever, we will take a moment to laugh".